Millennial-scale climatic and cultural impacts on vegetation and fire at the southern edge of the Rocky Mountains, USA

Key Points

• Vegetation shows notable fluctuations linked to climatic changes over the millennia, indicating environmental stress.
• Cultural impacts correlate with fire regimes and vegetation dynamics, demonstrating human influence on ecosystems.
• Observational analysis across various locations highlights distinct patterns of vegetation and fire activity linked to climate.
• Findings emphasize the importance of understanding historical climate interactions for anticipating future environmental changes.